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Mushrooms: Wash 'em or Brush 'em Off?

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HowStuffWorks asks whether it's necessary to wash mushrooms before you eat them.

How Chopsticks Became the Staple Utensil of Asia

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Chopsticks have been in use since 1200 B.C.E. And today 20 percent of the world's population use the utensil. HowStuffWorks looks at its history.

That Frozen Treat From Dairy Queen? Not Really Ice Cream

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Fans of Dairy Queen's Blizzard might be shocked to know that frozen stuff isn't ice cream. HowStuffWorks finds out what it really is.

Get Over It! Boxed Wine Is Better Than Bottled

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Boxed wine has a stigma, and HowStuffWorks explains why there's no need for it. It tastes as good, lasts longer and is more eco-friendly than bottled.

Who Put the Baby in the King Cake?

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King cake is as much a staple of Mardi Gras as the parades and beads. HowStuffWorks gets the story of this colorful cake, and the baby baked inside.

Does Mushroom Coffee Have Medicinal Properties?

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Chaga, cordyceps, lion's mane - the names are mysterious and magical, but does mushroom coffee have medicinal properties? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

Gelatinous, Squishy Mochi Is Having a Moment

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HowStuffWorks takes a bite of mochi, the squishy, sweet, gelatinous rice cake from Japan.

Is Dry January a Recipe for Binge February?

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During 'Dry January,' you give up alcohol for the month in order to detox and start the new year off right. But does it typically lead to binge drinking in February?

The Pili Nut Is a Nutritional Powerhouse Worth Cracking

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The pili nut could be one of the healthiest we've ever seen. So why can't the pili nut crack the health food market? HowStuffWorks takes a bite.

Try Ghee, the 'Liquid Gold' Better Than Butter

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Never cooked with ghee? Let HowStuffWorks introduce you to this wonderfully rich cooking fat. It's made of butter, but it's way better than butter.